I’m semi-active over on Ravelry and have a fondness for making scarves, hats, and shawls. There’s also a blanket off in the corner that has a dual status: largest single item made, and fastest project. Currently I’m working on finding and making larger shawls.
Knitting is a way to work on the connection between my hands and my mind. If you spend enough time at a computer, you understand the need to train the flexibility of your hands and wrists. There’s also a joy in taking a set of instructions, a pile of yarns, a few knitting needles, and coming out with a tangible proof of effort.